What goes with it, and 3 palettes

Beige color palettes

Beige is the warm neutral that came back after years of gray. On its own it can look dated, so give it contrast: a darker color or black for edges, a texture like linen or wool, and one accent color with some life in it.

#D8C8AF

What colors go with beige

Black #232323

Black frames and lamps sharpen a beige room instantly.

Rust #A9502F

Rust is a warm accent that makes beige look intentional.

Navy #25344D

Navy gives beige depth and a classic, tailored look.

Olive #6E7148

Olive green and beige feel natural and relaxed together.

Ivory #F1EBDF

A lighter ivory alongside beige builds a layered, tonal room.

Walnut #5C4232

Dark wood stops a beige room from fading into one tone.

Beige palettes, on real rooms

Hex codes to match against paint and fabric samples. Colors on screens and in daylight never quite agree, so hold a sample up in the room before you commit.

Beige and Rust

A beige sofa with rust and walnut, warm and a little retro. Pictured: a Mid-Century Modern living room.

Ivory Walls #F1EBDF
Beige Sofa #D8C8AF
Rust Cushions and armchair #A9502F
Walnut Wood furniture #5C4232
Olive Rug and plants #6E7148

Design with this palette

Beige and Navy

Beige walls with navy bedding, calm and tailored. Pictured: a Modern bedroom.

Beige Walls #D8C8AF
Navy Bedding #25344D
Ivory Curtains and cushions #F1EBDF
Walnut Bed frame and wardrobe #5C4232
Black Lamps and frames #232323

Design with this palette

Beige Kitchen

Beige cabinets with black and wood, the warm alternative to an all-white kitchen. Pictured: a Farmhouse kitchen.

Warm white Walls #F3EFE6
Beige Cabinets #D8C8AF
Walnut Countertop and shelf #5C4232
Ivory Backsplash #F1EBDF
Black Hardware and pendant #232323

Design with this palette

How to use a palette

Every palette here is listed from the most of the room to the least. Keep roughly to that order and the colors hold together.

1
Most of the room: the first color

The walls, and often the ceiling. A light, quiet color that everything else sits against.
2
A third: the next two

The big pieces: the sofa, the rug, the wood. They set the mood of the room.
3
A tenth: the last two

Cushions, a lamp, frames, a vase. Small, so a bold accent stays an accent.